Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being dragged along Scots street in hit and run

It has been nearly a quarter of a century since the shocking murder of BBC presenter Jill Dando sent shockwaves through the nation. On April 26, 1999, at the age of 37, Jill was tragically shot dead outside her Fulham home.

An NHS boss has spoken out publicly for the first time since Lucy Letby was found guilty of murder. The 33-year-old was convicted of the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others at the neonatal unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital.

Three pubs across Tameside are proposed to be converted into shared houses under new plans. Separate applications have been lodged for The Stocks Inn in Stalybridge, the Clarence Hotel in Hyde and the Angel Hotel in Ashton-under-Lyne with Tameside council.

An historic Salford-based brewery has notched up a record turnover. The family-owned Hydes, which was founded in 1863, delivered a turnover of £34.1m for the year ending April 2023, despite tough economic conditions and the cost of living crisis. This is up £5.8m on 2022’s figure of £28.3m.

Susanna Reid was left having to apologise as she was caught out during the latest episode of Good Morning Britain. The broadcaster was back fronting the ITV new programme on Wednesday (September 27) alongside Richard Madeley.

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has been warned he is 'risking the cohesion' of the country over HS2, as Labour mayors including Andy Burnham said axing the high-speed rail route to Manchester would result in 'international embarrassment and a national outrage'.

Journalist Ava Evans was left feeling "physically sick" after she heard the vile comments Laurence Fox made about her on GB News.

Coronation Street’s Sue Cleaver is set to join an all-star cast on a new series of BBC reality show Pilgrimage, according to reports. The 60 year old actress is said to be taking time away from the ITV soap to appear on the BBC2 show - although she has no plans to leave permanently. Sue has played much-loved cobbles character Eileen Grimshaw since 2000.

Last year everyone was trying to get their hands on Mango's faux fur coat, which was called a great dupe for the £1,850 Toteme leather-trimmed stearling jacket. Luckily, after listening to the demand, Mango has brought the coat back - and in another colourway too! Mango's appliques faux-fur coat, £119.99 here has an oversized fit, a rounded neckline and features leather toggles that fasten it together, which is what makes it such a great alternative to the Toteme version, £1,850 here.

Emmerdale fans have said they're 'still recovering' as they were left stunned by Moira Dingle's sudden change. The ITV soap was back on screens on Tuesday night (September 26) and the character, played by Natalie J Robb, unveiled a glam new makeover by sporting a brand new hairdo.

Parents of children attending two nurseries attached to a Lanarkshire college will be forced to find places for them elsewhere at the beginning of the new year, after it was confirmed they will close.

Paramount+ is expanding its global Korean content slate with three new series produced through its partnership with Korea’s CJ ENM.

Elton John has spoken out against Suella Braverman’s calls to ban LGBTQ+ asylum seekers from coming to the UK.The home secretary faced backlash this week after she said that “simply being gay, or a woman” is not enough of a reason to gain refugee status in the UK.Addressing a US think tank on Tuesday (September 26), she said (via Sky News): “There are vast swathes of the world where it is extremely difficult to be gay, or to be a woman. Where individuals are being persecuted, it is right that we offer sanctuary.“But we will not be able to sustain an asylum system if in effect simply being gay, or a woman, and fearful of discrimination in your country of origin is sufficient to qualify for protection.”Music icon John has now responded to the home secretary and accused her of “legitimising hate and violence”.A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)In a statement released alongside husband David Furnish through their AIDS Foundation, they said: “We are very concerned about the UK Home Secretary’s comments stating how discrimination for being gay or a woman should not be reason enough to qualify for protection under international refugee laws.“Nearly a third of all nations class LGBTQ+ people as criminals and homosexuality is still punishable by death in 11 countries.”It went on: “Dismissing the very real danger LGBTQ+ communities face risks further legitimising hate and violence against them.”The statement concluded that leaders “need to provide more compassion, support and acceptance for those seeking a safer future”.John has shared statements via his foundation in the past to call out homophobia.

Blac Chyna is introducing fans to her new man!

Loving mum of five Stacey Solomon has just witnessed her baby daughter Belle hit another milestone, leaving the TV star emotional. The cute baby girl, who is just seven months old and the spitting image of her siblings, had her mum crying happy tears when Stacey admitted her cot will need to be packed away – as Belle is now able to stand.

Meghan Markle seemed to suffer a humiliating snub at Kevin Costner's star-studded charity event last week when she was ignored not once, but twice.

Galaxy has become the latest chocolate brand to reduce the size of its bars.

A mum has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her son after he was killed whilst trying to hail down a taxi after a night out.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Dissident Iranian director Jafar Panahi has launched an impassioned appeal for production designer Leila Naghdipari to be released from jail following her recent arrest during demonstrations marking the one year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death. Naghdipari was one of hundreds of Iranians arrested on Sept.

Matty Healy has announced that The 1975 will be going on an “indefinite hiatus” from live shows after their current tour ends.The frontman shared the news at this week’s show at the Golden 1 Center, in Sacramento, California.Towards the end of their set and just before they performed the track ‘Sex’, Healy made the announcement.“It’s wonderful you’re all here,” he told the crowd. “After this tour, we will be going on an indefinite hiatus with shows, so it’s wonderful to have you guys with us tonight.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Equal numbers of Chinese and Japanese titles adorn the main competition section of the Toyo International Film Festival, which was announced on Wednesday – three each. Among the Chinese films is “Snow Leopard,” the last feature by the late Pema Tseden, and “Dwelling by the West Lake,” directed by Gu Xiaogang, the surprisingly inexperienced joint recipient of this year’s Kurosawa Award. The full competition with 15 titles, set to play between Oct. 23 and Nov.